Longevity investor and visionary Sergey Young (Author, The Science and Technology of Growing Young) shares his insights as the founder of Longevity Vision Fund. He and Greg discuss the inevitability of life extension, and the importance of creating a better world that’s equally accessible for all. They explore five practical steps we can all take to nurture a longer, healthier, and happier life now.This episode's book recommendation: The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey YoungFor a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Anna McKeown joins Greg for a candid conversation on identifying your unique strengths and recognizing innate impulses as gifts meant to be awakened and developed. They discuss embracing what can be perceived as weakness, as well as creating a culture of resilience and the courage to allow for failure. They talk about the value and importance of applying these insights for ourselves and as parents to our children.For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Entrepreneur and influencer Shannon Doherty (Founder, At Home With Shannon) shares her experience with life hacks, going viral, and the power of social media. She and Greg talk about the importance of self-understanding and doing what fulfills you while staying true to your values. They discuss family, togetherness, and genuinely being in service of others.For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Improv expert and educator Clay Drinko (author, Play Your Way Sane) shares his insights on the power of improvisation. He and Greg explore practical applications in everyday life and its ability to help focus, ideation, and divergent thinking. They discuss the importance of listening and comprehension in order to truly unlock the next level of collaborative contribution.This episode's book recommendation: Play Your Way Sane by Clay DrinkoFor a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Venture capitalist and Silicon Valley pioneer Barry Eggers (Founding Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners) joins Greg for a conversation on the power of leverage. They explore how to discern between creating value versus overhead, as well as the distinction between feeling and being useful. They discuss the need for empathy and building trust in order to effectively understand the needs of your teams and leaders.For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Professor and entrepreneur Luke Burgis (author, Wanting) shares his insights on why we want what we want and how to feel more in control of those desires. He and Greg discuss how to discern between the essential and non-essential wants, in order to identify what is truly meaningful and enduring. They explore the effect of human nature, and practical steps we can take to find awareness and utilize what influences us, both positively and negatively.This episode's book recommendation: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke BurgisFor a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Investment and private equity executive Ann Berry (Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner, Wheelhouse) joins Greg for a conversation on leadership in today’s landscape, discovering new passion, and doing what you love. They discuss pandemic challenges faced at different levels as well as what the learnings can teach us to best navigate moving forward. They explore the value of tenacity and teamwork, and the importance of clear communication and practicing gratitude.For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Effortless: Chapter FourteenIt all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Greg. It explains the importance of building a foundation of trust in high-performance teamsEffortless is available for purchase, as a book or audiobook. (Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Effortless by Greg McKeown, read by the author and available wherever audiobooks are sold). For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferris" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Trained futurist and leadership authority Jacob Morgan (author, The Future Leader) shares his data on what it takes to be an effective leader over the next decade. He and Greg discuss the evolving landscape and the need for organizations and leaders to embrace new skills and mindsets. They explore the importance of clearly defining leadership and the significance in striving for improvement every day.This episode's book recommendation: The Future Leader by Jacob MorganFor a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferris" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

Behavioral social scientist and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks (author, Love Your Enemies) shares his insights and research as a happiness scholar. He and Greg discuss the importance of understanding and embracing our unique genetic temperaments, as well as the ability to manage negative emotions and satisfaction. They explore the mindset shift that achieving happiness can be effortless through positive actions, good relationships, and acts of love.This episode's book recommendation: Love Your Enemies by Arthur BrooksFor a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferris" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon